Little Rock, Arkansas, is a great city with a rich history. One of the best ways to explore the city’s history is through photographs and images. This digital exhibit presents a pictorial history of Little Rock Now, Then, and Could Have Been. Here you can see historic photographs of Little Rock learning, playing, shopping, working, […]

Local politics engage a city’s people in both meeting their needs and building their dreams. Sometimes contentious and sometimes humorous, politicking in Little Rock has made the city what it is today.

Education is critical in building an informed and active citizenry, and a city’s schools serve as centers for ideas, nurturing, and advancement. In its rich history, Little Rock’s schools have been home to everyday epiphanies and civil rights breakthroughs.

About this Project

This digital exhibit presents a pictorial history of Little Rock Now, Then, and Could Have Been. Little Rock, Arkansas, is a great city with a rich history, and one of the best ways to explore the city's history is through photographs and images. If you would like to know more about the materials represented here or our other original material about Little Rock through the years, feel free to ask an archivist.

Learn more about us

The Center for Arkansas History and Culture at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is rich resource of material about the state's history. Find out more about us and our collection by visiting our website.